Poulan 179416 Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Car- Ton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)

9/16" wrench

Pliers

(2)

1/2" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

 

 

Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

 

INSERT

 

3/8 HEX BOLT

 

3/8 LOCK WASHER

 

LARGE FLAT

 

WASHER

STEERING

 

WHEEL

 

 

STEERING

 

BOOT

 

TABS

ADAPTER

 

 

EXTENSION SHAFT

 

5/16 HEX BOLT

5/16 LOCKNUT

 

LOWER

 

STEERING

TAB

SHAFT

 

SLOTS

FIG. 1

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Contents MODEL NO. PO14542D 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor 179416 4.20.01 TR PRINTED IN U.S.AI. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE II. SLOPE OPERATIONSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES 25-26PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSeat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel KeysTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKIDHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig STOPPING See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig TO OPERATE ON HILLSMOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINETO START ENGINE See Fig LUBRICATION CHART CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USETIRES TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEMV-BELTS ENGINEBATTERY TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS See FigAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGS CLEANINGMUFFLER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER See FigCAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigBOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See FigTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 26 andTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORFUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTIONEngine continues to run TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO14542D SCHEMATICREPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL2122 PART DESCRIPTIONCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES DRIVE 202154407 Bellcrank Clutch178394 STEERING ASSEMBLY 68678546 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINEENGINE SEAT ASSEMBLY 179128 DECALSWHEELS & TIRES 179416MOWER LIFT MOWER LIFT MOWER DECK 179292 179293SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE WARRANTYPOLICY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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